HCA201A - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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synovial membrane
Membrane that lines the joint
gout
A painful disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the cartilage of a joint
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A neurological disease causing muscle weakness and atrophy
Rotation
turning the joint
Range of Motion (ROM)
Moving a joint to the extent possible without causing pain
bed cradle
Keeps top linens off the feet
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain
presbycusis
Gradual loss of hearing associated with aging
syncope
A brief loss of consciousness; fainting
fracture
A broken bone
muscle atrophy
A decrease in size or wasting away of muscle
amputation
The removal of all or part of an extremity
arthroplasty
Surgical replacement of a joint
Hypertension
High blood pressure
foot drop
The foot drops down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexion
flexion
Bending a body part
Adduction
Movement of a body part toward the median plane
dysuria
Painful urination
extension
Straightening a body part
cataract
Clouding of the eye lens
periosteum
The membrane covering the outer surface of a bone
, contracture
Lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
Osteoporosis
A bone disorder in which the bone becomes porous and brittle
orthotics
An apparatus worn to support or align weak body parts or to prevent or correct
problems with the musculoskeletal system
Tendon
Connects muscle to bone
back brace
An apparatus worn to support or align weak back structures or to prevent or correct
problems with the musculoskeletal system in the back
Rehabilitation
The process of restoring a client to the highest level of functioning possible through the
use of therapy, exercise, or other methods
prosthesis
Artificial replacements for missing body parts
Cartilage
Connective tissue that cushions a joint
gangrene
A condition in which there is death of tissue
Abduction
Movement of a body part away from the median plane
arthritis
Joint inflammation
Neuron
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
radius
lateral bone of the forearm
Ulna
medial bone of the forearm
Spinal column or vertebrae
spine
humerus
upper arm bone (funny bone)
scapula
shoulder blade
sternum
breastbone
clavicle
collar bone
skull or cranium
head (protect the brain)
ribs
The bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.
pelvic girdle
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synovial membrane
Membrane that lines the joint
gout
A painful disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the cartilage of a joint
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A neurological disease causing muscle weakness and atrophy
Rotation
turning the joint
Range of Motion (ROM)
Moving a joint to the extent possible without causing pain
bed cradle
Keeps top linens off the feet
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain
presbycusis
Gradual loss of hearing associated with aging
syncope
A brief loss of consciousness; fainting
fracture
A broken bone
muscle atrophy
A decrease in size or wasting away of muscle
amputation
The removal of all or part of an extremity
arthroplasty
Surgical replacement of a joint
Hypertension
High blood pressure
foot drop
The foot drops down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexion
flexion
Bending a body part
Adduction
Movement of a body part toward the median plane
dysuria
Painful urination
extension
Straightening a body part
cataract
Clouding of the eye lens
periosteum
The membrane covering the outer surface of a bone
, contracture
Lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
Osteoporosis
A bone disorder in which the bone becomes porous and brittle
orthotics
An apparatus worn to support or align weak body parts or to prevent or correct
problems with the musculoskeletal system
Tendon
Connects muscle to bone
back brace
An apparatus worn to support or align weak back structures or to prevent or correct
problems with the musculoskeletal system in the back
Rehabilitation
The process of restoring a client to the highest level of functioning possible through the
use of therapy, exercise, or other methods
prosthesis
Artificial replacements for missing body parts
Cartilage
Connective tissue that cushions a joint
gangrene
A condition in which there is death of tissue
Abduction
Movement of a body part away from the median plane
arthritis
Joint inflammation
Neuron
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
radius
lateral bone of the forearm
Ulna
medial bone of the forearm
Spinal column or vertebrae
spine
humerus
upper arm bone (funny bone)
scapula
shoulder blade
sternum
breastbone
clavicle
collar bone
skull or cranium
head (protect the brain)
ribs
The bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.
pelvic girdle
